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With the success he’s had in the Summer League, Kyle Kuzma’s popularity has risen, and he is now one of the players the Los Angeles Lakers fans are most looking forward to seeing represent the Purple and Gold next season. After being named the Summer League championship game MVP, Nike did not waste time in […]

As the Golden State Warriors prepare for their new arena in the fall of 2019, they have announced their new scheme for season-ticket buyers, and it will add an extra dent to fan’s wallets. A one-time “membership” fee will be needed to paid first, which will allow someone to purchase tickets for a whole season, […]

The 2003 NBA draft is widely considered one of the best in league history. Some of the biggest names currently playing were part of the same class, and nine of them turned out to be All-Stars in their careers. LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, David West and Kyle Korver are just a […]

Adam Silver has never been shy to speak his mind, especially about controversial topics. One of the things he has been continuously been vocal about is his desire to make sports betting legal across the country. The NBA commissioner recently gave his thoughts about it again, via ESPN’s Ben Fawkes, where he stated that he […]

Otto Porter is having a very good summer as the offer sheet the Brooklyn Nets gave him was matched by the Washington Wizards. He is now a max contract player and is slated to receive $106.5 million over the next four years. With the lucrative salary he is going to receive, many may wonder how […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may already have a vastly-improved roster for the coming season, but what many do not know was that they were planning something else bigger earlier in the summer, which could pay dividends for them next year. With a need for a veteran shooting guard, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported recently that […]

During his stellar 18-year NBA career, Steve Nash spent eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns and played his best basketball with the franchise. He was named MVP twice while a member of the team in 2005 and 2006, and is considered one of the best players to ever play for them. The 43-year-old Canadian international […]

Fans of the Chicago Bulls are not the happiest of NBA fans these days, as their team suddenly opted to rebuild, trading away their franchise player this summer. The Chicago faithful seem to have had enough of the team’s General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations, wanting both out of the franchise. The Bulls supporters […]

J.J. Redick didn’t surprise many with his decision to continue his career outside of Los Angeles and the L.A. Clippers, opting sign with the Philadelphia 76ers instead. As a huge part of the offense for the past four seasons, but he decided to take his talents to Philadelphia on a one-year, $23 million deal. Asked to discuss if he […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard and New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher was once again part of the headlines last month, when he and his girlfriend were involved in a vehicular accident in an L.A. freeway. He received two charges of DUI, and was set to appear in court for trial. The 42-year-old was not present […]

As the rumors continue to swirl about Carmelo Anthony’s potential move to the Houston Rockets, a lot of people are already wondering if he can co-exist on the court with Chris Paul and James Harden. However, what many are not discussing is his possible relationship with his former coach who is now calling the plays […]

Entering this summer’s free agency, J.J. Redick was expected to receive a lot of interest from teams around the league as one of the better shooting guards available. These predictions came true, as the Philadelphia 76ers, Houston Rockets, and Brooklyn Nets, among others, expressed their intention to sign him. He ultimately agreed to a one-year […]

Stephen Jackson has made a name for himself since his playing days that he is not shy to speak his mind and give his opinion even on controversial topics. He recently did that again, when he made an appearance on The Ryen Russillo Show on Tuesday. The 39-year-old former NBA player revealed that after he […]

Scammers are everywhere these days, and no one is safe even high-profile celebrities and professional athletes. Such was the case when South Florida con artist Justin Jackson was arrested back in May for posing as singer-songwriter Adele’s manager. Two of his victims were newly-acquired Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George, and one of the players traded […]

Despite being only 19 years old, there’s already a lot of pressure on the young shoulders of Lonzo Ball. He was a highly touted rookie out of UCLA and was selected second overall in last month’s draft by one of the league’s most storied franchises, the Los Angeles Lakers. Instead of lowering the expectations on […]

The deal that sent D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets is widely considered as one of the more surprising trades that happened this summer. He was initially thought of as an important piece of the Los Angeles Lakers for years to come. When asked if he had a hard time parting ways with the young guard, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took a huge blow recently, as this year’s second overall pick and Summer League MVP, Lonzo Ball, suffered a calf injury that forced him to miss the championship game on Monday. The team immediately had x-rays and an MRI done on him to find out its extent and also to check if there […]

After the surprising announcement made by Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown that team owner Leslie Alexander has decided to put the team up for sale, a potential buyer has already emerged. Lander’s and Golden Nugget Casino owner Tilman Fretitta immediately expressed his desire to purchase the franchise, but now he may have competition in becoming […]

Brazilian soccer star Neymar has made a lot of headlines recently after news surfaced about his possible move from Barcelona to French team, Paris Saint-Germain, for a record $257 million. However, if an Instagram story or some pictures will be the basis of how much he’s paying attention to the speculations that have emerged, it […]

With the summer in full swing, some veteran NBA players are finding ways to stay in shape and also play competitive basketball. One of the leagues that has become a favorite of them to participate in is the Drew League, which invites top amateurs and even former professionals to take part in their tournament. Newly-acquired […]

Since trading DeMarcus Cousins last February, the Sacramento Kings have made it known that they are trying to have a fresh start. The addition of De’Aaron Fox and three veterans this summer has added to the excitement their fans have for the team next season, and now, another change for them has been revealed. The […]

Following the controversial release of Lonzo Ball’s first signature shoe, the ZO2’s, Big Baller Brand is already preparing for their next big move. The shoe manufacturers, owned by the Ball family, will also reportedly release kicks for the youngest of the brothers, LaMelo Ball, and have already filed a a trademark for its name, according […]

Although he has already held a higher position with an NBA team before, newly hired New York Knicks general manager, Scott Perry, still admitted that it was his dream job to become a GM. The 53-year-old is no stranger to front office work, as he was the vice president of basketball operations and assistant GM […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a very solid offseason so far, with the addition of Brook Lopez, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma. But they are still looking to add another piece to address their needs in the backcourt, and will try to sign a veteran point guard soon. The team’s president of […]

Entering this summer’s free agency, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was expected to generate a lot of interest from teams around the league before the Detroit Pistons matched any offer given to him as he was a restricted free agent. However, despite many interested teams, no large long-term offer was extended to him, and became an unrestricted free […]

Having played with Paul Pierce for more than six seasons, Walter McCarthy is quite familiar with his game and how good he was during their days with the Boston Celtics. Without a doubt, The Truth is one of the best to ever play in the NBA, but the current C’s assistant coach has already seen […]

On Monday, the Houston Rockets made a surprising announcement when they made it known that team owner Leslie Alexander has decided to put up the NBA franchise for sale. It was confirmed by CEO Tad Brown in a press conference, where he said they are looking for a buyer who will keep the Rockets in […]

Lonzo Ball has made a strong start to his professional career with a number of solid performances in the recently concluded Las Vegas Summer League. He recorded two-triple doubles and was named the MVP of the tournament to the delight of the Los Angeles Lakers fans. However, team president Magic Johnson understands that the level […]

Even before the start of the summer league games, one of the most anticipated matchups was between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings, which would feature highly touted rookies Lonzo Ball and De’Aaron Fox. The two met twice during their NCAA careers, and the fifth overall pick in last month’s draft had better individual […]

Throughout the past few months, LaVar Ball has not been shy of showing everyone what he’ll do for his sons. Despite the outrage he received for the absurd comments he made before, he’s still successful in getting a lot of attention to his family, and even got what he wanted when Lonzo Ball was drafted […]

During last weekend’s Big3 leg in Philadelphia, the most anticipated game was the last one, with Allen Iverson expected to see action for the 3’s Company. The Answer rose to fame and became a household name when he starred for the 76ers back in the late 90s and early 2000s, and the Philly faithful anticipated their […]

The people in charge of the Portland Trail Blazers‘ Twitter account just made a subtle shot at Lonzo Ball, before the start of their team’s Summer League finale against the Los Angeles Lakers. After deciding to wear other players’ signature shoes and not his own, the Blazers’ social media team made an “update” on what Jake […]

Rudy Gay was one of the free agents who received a decent amount of interest from teams around the league this summer, but he ultimately chose to bring his talents to the San Antonio Spurs. It’s not hard to understand his decision as his new team is a very successful franchise and has always been […]

He may be on a high right now, having signed a lucrative contract to bring his talents once again to the New York Knicks, but Tim Hardaway Jr. had to go through a lot first in order to get to where he is now. What not a lot of fans know is that he struggled […]

The Houston Rockets have already made a number of changes to their roster this summer, but now a different kind of change may be coming to the franchise soon. It’s being reported that team owner Leslie Alexander has put up the team for sale and is currently looking for a buyer that is willing to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Russell Westbrook may have already won the NBA’s highest individual honor, but now he also reigns supreme in another field. Sports Illustrated just released their Top 20 Most Fashionable List, and the newly named MVP has been crowned their Fashion King for 2017. Known for his eccentric and provocative outfits […]

Coming off two solid seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, Jonathon Simmons was expected to receive an extension offer by his team as he entered this summer as a restricted free agent. He was a fixture in Gregg Popovich’s rotation, and averaged 6.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists in 17.8 minutes per game. However, he […]

As the Summer League action continues, some less popular players have been making a lot of waves and starting to turn a lot of heads with their impressive games. One of them is Los Angeles Lakers rookie Kyle Kuzma, who has been playing solid basketball and improving as the tournament progresses. The 27th overall pick […]

The Summer League has been a great avenue for some of the highly-touted rookies from the recent draft to showcase their skills. On Sunday, the ninth overall pick, Dennis Smith Jr., had his first opportunity to go up against Lonzo Ball, selected second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. The Dallas Mavericks point guard did not […]